Non-disposable Sandwich Wrap

Introduction: Non-disposable Sandwich Wrap

I like fresh sandwiches, but I don't like the idea of throwing away one-use cling wrap every day or having to take containers along. These sandwich wraps work really well and I have a commercially made one, but I cannot always get them when I want them and worked out how to DIM (Do It Myself).

This project is pretty easy and only needs very basic sewing machine skills.

Step 3: Building Up the Layers...

When you peel the baking parchment off, make sure you do not lift it straight up. The plastic layer is very fine at this point, so pull the paper back flat on itself as you see in the photo.

It is likely that not all of the fabric is perfectly covered with cling-film. That is fine, the next layer or two should cover any gaps.

Lay another sheet of cling-film on the fabric. Cover carefully with the baking parchment you just peeled off (keeping the side that was in contact with the plastic down so your iron stays clean), and iron again just as you did the first time. Slow is good.

Once everything has cooled down, peel the paper off add another layer of cling-film, replace the baking parchment and repeat the ironing step to make the third layer. Use some pressure here to make sure all the layers are well and truly melted into the fabric.

Troubleshooting

Wrinkles: cover with the baking parchment and iron the wrinkled section flat.

Missed or lifted spots: cover with 2 or 3 layers of cling-film cut a tiny bit larger than the gap. Cover with the baking parchment piece you have been using and iron until the wrap has melted right into the fabric.

Rough patches or ridges: Cover with the baking parchment and iron flat.

Step 5: Adding the Fastening...

Fold the wrap into a triangle to make a diagonal crease from one corner to another. This is your placement line for the hook and loop fastener strip. Place the hook side (rough side) up on the inside of the wrap, centered along the fold line as shown in the picture. I find that it is difficult to get pins through the layers, so I use tape to hold it in place until I have stitched the first few centimetres.

Sew around the edge of the fastener strip, (removing the tape before you get to it) and then sew another line closer to the centre (You can see this better in the next photo).

Note: If you find that the tape takes a layer of plastic off when you remove it, (like mine did, as you can see) just put some more cling-film over the spot, put your parchment sheet on top and (avoiding the fastening strips) iron the spot away.

Take the loop side (soft, fluffy side) of the fastener strip and centre it along the fold line on the opposite corner to the last strip. This time, it goes on the right side of the fabric. You can see the stitching lines showing how it is placed in the corner.

Hi Glenda,I have been trying out a few different thicknesses since you posted this great suggestion, but I couldn't seem to get it to adhere properly. I finally worked out that I'm using the wrong type of plastic. I have been asking for laminate plastic but have been given clear vinyl. Oops! Not the same thing at all.The reason I started with cling wrap is that I hated the idea of it going to landfill, but we found a few rolls of it when we cleaned out my mother's kitchen. Thanks for your great idea.Jett